Excess body fat and skin are unsightly and incredibly frustrating. Some people diet and exercise faithfully, but still find themselves unable to achieve the body shape they really want. By doing body contouring, including liposuction, doctors help their customers shape and tone their bodies by getting rid of stubborn body fat and excess skin to expose a trimmer, healthier figure beneath. The power of body contouring is obvious in our plastic surgery before-and-after pictures. What is Liposuction? Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is the simple concept of removing excess fat with a vacuum device to reduce fat bulges or pockets. It can also be completed using the tumescent technique. Typical sites for liposuction include chin, neck, arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks or even ankles and calves . A variety of factors reduce the amount of fat that can be safely removed in one treatment. Ultimately, you and your surgeon will determine the best strategy. There are